09.01.2013 (Wednesday)

Yet another duality: Nichols algebras and logarithmic two-dimensional CFT models

Regular Seminar Alexei M. Semikhatov (Lebedev Physical Institute)

at:
14:00 IC
room H503
abstract:

The task of classifying logarithmic conformal field theories, traditionally considered beyond reach, has become feasible by identifying an algebraic object that largely captures this classification. In some sense, the relevant algebraic tool is a braided analogue of the Howe/Schur--Weyl duality.